Model DFG-RS3 Digital Force/Torque Indicator
User’s Guide
8
gF – Gram-force
N – Newton
kN – Kilonewton
Torque units:
lbFin – Pound-inch
ozFin – Ounce-inch
kgFm – Kilogram-meter
kgFmm – Kilogram-millimeter
Nm – Newton-meter
Ncm – Newton-centimeter
Note:
not all sensor models display all the above units. Refer to the capacity /
resolution table for the respective sensor series for details.
6 Mode
The current measurement mode. Abbreviations are as follows:
RT – Real Time
PC – Peak Compression (for force sensors)
PT – Peak Tension (for force sensors)
PCW – Peak Clockwise (for torque sensors)
PCCW – Peak Counter-clockwise (for torque sensors)
See
Operating Modes
section for details about each of these modes
7
Battery / AC
adapter indicator
Either the AC adapter icon or battery power icon will be shown, depending on
power conditions. Refer to the
Power
section for details.
8
High / low limit
indicators
Correspond to the programmed set points. Indicator definitions are as follows:
– the displayed value is greater than the upper load limit
– the displayed value is between the load limits
– the displayed value is less than the lower load limit
9 Set
points
The programmed load limit values. Typically used for pass/fail type testing.
One, two, or no indicators may be present, depending on the configuration
shown in the
Set Points
menu item.
4.2 Controls
Primary
Label Primary Function
Secondary
Label Secondary Function
Powers the indicator on and off.
Press briefly to power on, press and
hold to power off. Active only when
the home screen is displayed.
ENTER
Various uses, as described in the
following sections.
ZERO
Zeroes the primary reading and
peaks.
(UP)
Navigates up through the menu and
sub-menus .
MENU
Enters the main menu.
ESCAPE
Reverts one step backwards through
the menu hierarchy.
MODE
Toggles between measurement
modes.
(DOWN)
Navigates down through the menu
and sub-menus.
DATA
Transmits the current reading to an
external device via the USB port.
DIRECTION
Toggles between tension and
compression (or clockwise and
counter-clockwise) directions while
configuring set points and other menu
functions.
Note:
Measurement units are configured through the menu. Refer to the
Changing The Units
section for
details.
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